Identify the first step in solving this equation for x: 7(x − 8) = 49. (1 point)

Responses

Divide both sides by 7.

Multiply both sides by 7.

Divide only the left side by 7.

Add 8 to both sides. and so i can find this later (Pinkcat74)

1 answer

clearly divide both sides by 7 to get
x - 8 = 7
now add 8 to both sides
x = 15